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Showing posts with label Electric. Show all posts

Thursday, September 29, 2011

House Number: FI-10-68

Ms. W is an 70-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21218). She has lived in her home for 35 years and is currently living alone. The repairs listed below will help make Ms. W’s home a safer place.

Repair Needs:
1.) Trim on door frame needs to be scraped and painted^
2.) Trim on porch needs to be painted^
3.) Trim on ground floor window frame needs to be scraped and painted^
4.) Exterior porch light needs to be replaced
5.) Ivy on side of house needs to be removed^
6.) Railing downstairs needs to be secured, top flight of stairs needs a railing^
7.) Ceiling in upstairs bedroom needs minor drywall patch^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy, Drywall, Electric, Plaster/Painting

Monday, June 27, 2011

House Number: RDFI-10-22

Ms. M is an 80-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21215). She has lived in her home for 40 years, and her son is currently living with her. Ms. M has arthritis which makes it difficult for her to get around safely in her home. She is in need of home safety modifications to make her home safer and more accessible.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure handrails on back porch and basement stairs.
2.) Remove clutter from home
3.) Replace non functioning outlets in 2nd floor bathroom
4.) Remove tack strips on interior stairs
5.) Replace transition in kitchen doorway
6.) Patch ceiling in rear bedroom

Skills Needed: Handy, Electrical, Carpentry

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

House Number: FI-11-22

Ms. J is an older adult living in Baltimore City (zip code 21213). She is living alone in her home of 32 years. The repairs made in her home will make it safer and more comfortable for Ms. J to live in.

Repair Needs:
1.) Remove tree from backyard that is breaking up her concrete walkway and steps
2.) Install appropriate outlet for dryer in basement
3.) Troubleshoot and fix light fixture in kitchen
4.) Troubleshoot and fix two light fixtures and two outlets in second floor bedrooms

Skills Needed: Electrician, Handy

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

House Number: FI-11-07

Ms. B is a 50-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21225). Her 22-year-old son lives with her. Ms. B has multiple disabilities which affect her mobility, and as a result she must walk with a cane or crutches. She has lived in her home for her entire life and needs some help maintaining it.

Repair Needs:
1.) Weatherseal front door
2.) Replace ceiling fan in dining room
3.) Replace light fixture in basement bathroom
4.) Replace toilet guts in basement bathroom (homeowner has the parts)
5.) Replace faucet in downstairs bathroom
6.) Troubleshoot electrical outlets in front bedroom (under window and near closet)
7.) Replace and caulk window sill and trim on rear porch
8.) Secure pneumatic closers to door on rear porch

Skills Needed: Handy, Electrical

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

House Number: FI-11-02

Ms. L is an 81-year-old homeowner who has a disability. She has lived in her Baltimore City home for 56 years (zip code 21212), and her son is currently living with her. She has received weatherization services from another organization but is still in need of some priority repairs that will make her home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install railing on stairs to front porch
2.) Install deadbolt on front door ^
3.) Weather seal front door ^
4.) Replace screen on front storm door ^
5.) Replace lock side of frame on back door ^
6.) Replace leaky supply line on toilet in second floor bathroom ^
7.) Contain exposed wire and secure outlets to the wall in basement

8.) Cement wall to basemen door collapsing- remove existing cement and pour new ^

Skills Needed: Handy, Electrical



Monday, October 11, 2010

House Number: FI-10-66

Ms. C is a 78-year-old homeowner who has lived in her Baltimore City home for 31 years (zip code 21215). She has a difficult time getting around her home due to a disability. The repairs made in her home will make it warmer, safer and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure railings on front porch ^
2.) Repair kitchen base cabinets and countertop ^
3.) Replace light switch in second floor rear bedroom
4.) Secure handrail on stairs leading to second floor ^
5.) Replace flange and wax ring in second floor toilet ^

Skills Needed: Handy, Electric

Thursday, October 7, 2010

House Number: FI-10-58

Ms. T s a 69-year-old homeowner living alone in her Baltimore City home (21216). She has lived in her home for 21 years and needs some help keeping up with her home repairs. These repairs will make her home warmer, safer, and drier. Once these repairs are made, Ms. T will be eligible to receive additional services.

Repair Needs:

1.) Secure loose elevated back porch ^
2.) Need additional outlets installed (existing ones are overloaded).
3.) Repair/replace non functioning light fixtures in basement.
4.) Replace non functioning outlet in 2nd floor bedroom.
5.) Repair minor leaking pipe in basement ^

Skills Needed:
Handy, Carpentry, Electric

Friday, October 1, 2010

House Number: FI-10-57

Ms. P is an 85-year-old homeowner living in West Baltimore (21216). She has lived in her home for 38 years and is in need of some minor repairs to make it warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure loose handrails in stairwell and on 2nd floor ^
2.) Replace malfunctioning light switch in bathroom ^ HOLD
3.) Diagnose and repair malfunctioning washing machine plumbing ^
4.) Remove broken light bulb from backyard floodlight-requires ladder ^

Skills Needed: Plumbing, Handy, Electrical

Thursday, June 24, 2010

House Number: RD-10-37

Mr. J is a 65-year-old homeowner living in Park Heights (zip code 21215). He lives with his wife who has a disability. A wonderful team of volunteers has already completed many home repairs for Mr. J on Rebuilding Day. Only these two repairs are left to make his home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair back porch light

2.) Perform entire electrical upgrade

Skills Needed: Electric

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

House Number: FI-10-10

Ms. A is a 60-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21213). She lives alone and has a disability that makes daily activities and getting around safely in her home difficult. These repairs will make Ms. A’s home safer and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Replace flooring in kitchen ^
2.) Repair leaking tub and install tub surround in 2nd floor bathroom ^
3.) Repair leak at base of toilet ^

4.) Install handrails in basement and interior stairwells ^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Plumbing, Handy, Electrical

House Number: FI-10-01

Ms. J is a 27-year-old homeowner raising four young children. She had lived in her Baltimore City home for 5 years and is in need of repairs to make her home warmer, safer and drier (zip code 21212).

Repair Needs:
1.) Re-caulk tile tub surround in 2nd floor bathroom ^
2.) Install door on 2nd rear bedroom ^
3.) Repair/replace non functioning light fixtures in basement


Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy, Electrical

Monday, May 24, 2010

House Number: RDFI-10-09

Ms. B is a 70-year-old homeowner who has lived in her Baltimore City home for 46 years (zip code 21215). Ms. B’s son has a disability and lives with her in her home. She needs repairs to make her home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Patch crumbling concrete on front steps up to house
2.) Seal up holes on back exterior wall to prevent water coming in HOLD
3.) Install knob on 2nd floor bathroom door ^
4.) Repair/replace non-functioning switch in kitchen HOLD
5.) Install raised commode in 2nd floor bathroom ^
6.) Replace tub controls in 2nd floor bathroom ^


Skills Needed:
Handy, Plumbing, Electrical

House Number: RDFI-10-02

Ms. H is a 72-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21215). Ms. H’s son lives with her, and both of them have a disability. Ms. H has lived in her home for 28 years and needs help with home repairs. The work done on her home will make it warmer, safer, and dryer for her and her son.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair non functioning light fixtures in rear 2nd floor bedroom HOLD
2.) Install handrail in interior stairwell ^
3.) Repair/replace malfunctioning faucet and showerhead in 2nd floor bathroom ^
4.) Caulk around tub in 2nd floor bathroom ^
5.) Replace missing baseboard and plaster in upstairs hallway
6.) Repair/replace broken lock on front door ^

Skills Needed:
Carpentry, Electrical, Handy, Drywall, Plumbing, Locksmith

House Number: H-28

Ms. C is a 65-year-old homeowner living in Park Heights (zip code 21215) with her two grandchildren. She has lived in her home for 45 years and needs some significant home repairs. The following repairs will help make Ms. C’s home safer for her and her family.

Repair Needs:
1.) Replace rotten sub-flooring and floor covering in kitchen
2.) Install additional outlets in front bedroom
3.) Replace dimmer switch in dining room (warm to touch)
4.) Install GFI outlet in kitchen
5.) Repair/replace non-functioning light fixtures in stairwell

Skills Needed: Electrical, Carpentry

House Number: FI-10-50

Ms. M is a 63-year-old Baltimore homeowner caring for her young grandson (zip cide 21212). She has lived in her home for 23 years and needs some minor electrical repairs and home safety modifications to make her home safer. Once these repairs are completed, she will be able to receive other services.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install additional electrical outlets as needed (extension cords causing tripping hazard) HOLD
2.) Secure loose handrail HOLD
3.) Repair/Replace damaged sidewalk in rear of home
4.) Install new ceiling fan light fixture in dining room HOLD
5.) Repair leaking faucet

Skills Needed: Electrical, Handy, Plumbing

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

House Number: FI-09-10

Ms. B is a 50 year old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21216). Her 10 year old son has a developmental disability. Ms. B has lived in her home for 15 years, and it is in need of interior repairs.

Repairs Needed:
1) Repair switch for hallway light

2) Replace missing tub and faucet control
3) Repair slow running drains
4) Diagnose source of water leak near tub that is causing water damage
5) Replace existing basement utility tub with new

Skills Needed: Electric and Plumbing

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

House Number: F1-09-06

Ms. S lives in the 21205 area of Baltimore and needs some minor work done on her house. She’s been living there five years with her 17 year old son.

Repairs Needed:
1) Repair electrical outlet in bedroom


2) Repair/Replace deadbolt on back door
3) Repair ceiling sheetrock
4) Replace drop-ceiling tiles




Skills Needed: Electric and Locksmith